Minstrel

This article refers to the 3rd Class Minstrel. For the Transcendent Class Minstrel, please see Clown.

Minstrel
Minstrel concept art for RO.
Info
Job Tier		3rd Class
Job Base		Bard, Clown
RO Job Bonuses
STR	AGI	VIT	INT	DEX	LUK
+7	+5	+7	+9	+8	+1
RO2 Job Bonuses
STR	AGI	VIT	INT	WIS
none	none	none	none	none

Minstrels sing songs beyond the level of simple songs because of the magic in the chorus giving a magical effect. Minstrels have the ability to perform songs or chorus immediately, unlike Bard/Dancers or Clown/Gypsies that have been played so far. You either had to stop and wait for another performer or do nothing at all. Also, if you learn the skill "Lesson", you can use songs and chorus while playing, giving the ability to play two different effects at the same time. In addition, the chorus skills has enabled the more powerful Wanderers/Minstrels to be more powerful if they belong to the same party. The various effects of numerous songs and choruses will be more effective in hunting as well as in siege and masterpieces.^[1]

NOTE: On iRO, the Minstrel is localized as Maestro due to having already localized Clowns as Minstrels.

Background

Many tales about how Minstrels came about have surfaced over the years, but none have ever really been confirmed as the truth. The most popularly accepted story goes like this:

Once upon a time, a particular Bard composed many songs during his travels. His charming songs touched the hearts of almost everyone in the world and were widely known as the Minstrel Songs.

These Minstrel Songs also moved many other Bards and they grew popular amongst them. People called the Bards that sung his songs Minstrels. These Minstrels travelled the world and dedicated their voices to performing these Minstrel Songs. Their listeners loved their songs and were swayed by their mystique, especially since the original composer of the songs remains a mystery.

Someone calling himself "Minstrel Song" has recently appeared to teach his songs to Bards and Clowns. Perhaps there may be a little bit of credibility to this charming legend.^[2]

Job Change Quest

See Minstrel Job Change

Notable Minstrels

• Newoz

Races

Only Normans are inclined to become Minstrels.

Armor

Minstrels can equip gear designated as:

• Minstrel Classes Only
• 3rd Class Only
• All Classes

Weapons

Minstrels can utlize the following weapons:

• Bows
• Instruments
• Daggers

Abilities

Solo Skills	Chorus Skills
Lesson	Laeradr's Dew
Gloomy Day	Song of Mana
Windmill Rush Attack	Dance With Warg
Echo Song	Unlimited Humming Voice
Harmonize	Great Echo
Valley of Death	Sound of Destruction
Circle of Nature's Sound	Melody of Sink
Reverberation	Saturday Night Fever
Metallic Sound	Warcry of Beyond
Severe Rainstorm
Dominion Impulse
Improvised Song
Poem of the Netherworld
Voice of Siren
Deep Sleep Lullaby
Frigg's Song
Full Throttle

Advanced Jobs

Minstrels can go beyond the limits to become Troubadours.

Trivia

• A minstrel was a medieval European bard who performed songs whose lyrics told stories of distant places or of existing or imaginary historical events. Although minstrels created their own tales, often they would memorize and embellish the works of others.^[3]

Gallery

• 
  jRO art of Minstrel.
• 
  jRO art of redesigned Minstrel.
• 
  Minstrel sprite as seen in RO.
• 
  Alternate Minstrel sprite as seen in RO.
• 
  Minstrel drawn by Lee Myung-jin.

References

Patches

• Patch (2013 Mar. 20)
  • Updated Minstrel stat bonuses.
• 3rd Class Update (2009 Oct. 14)
  • Added 3-2 Classes